TODAY
ST. JAMES
SUMFEST
Red Stripe Reggae Sumfest comes to a close with the staging of 'International Night' at the main venue. Featuring: Ja Rule, Ashanti, Damian 'Jr. Gong' Marley and the Ghetto Youths Crew, Rayvon (featuring Shaggy, Rik Rok, Brian and Tony Gold), Tony Rebel, Lavaska and Marcus I. MCs Paula Ann Porter and Francois St. Juste. Gates will be opened at 7 p.m. Showtime at 9 p.m.
TEENS PARTY
The Club Inferno Resort will be having its weekly series of Swing Teens Party which will begin at 5 p.m. and will continue until 10 p.m. this and every Saturday. Music by: Brystals.
KINGSTON AND ST. ANDREW
LONGSHORE DRIFT
Longshore Drift is set to explode today at 7 Grosvenor Terrace, Manor Park at 3 p.m. Featuring: DJ Renegade and DJ Karim. Music by: Nemesis International, Coppershot Disco, Left Side and Esco and Dilemma Disco.
SONG CONTEST
The Jamaica Cultural Development Commission will be hosting The Jamaica 40 Song Contest at the Ranny Williams Entertainment Centre starting at 8 p.m.
AWARDS CEREMONY
The VMBS 2002 GSAT and Junior Plan 'Head Start' Scholarships Awards Ceremony will be held at the Blue Mountain Suite, The Knutsford Court Hotel, (Formerly the Sutton Place Hotel), 11 Ruthven Rd.)
MOVIES
Now showing at Palace Amusement Theatres Scooby Doo (the movie), K-19 (Harrison Ford), Mr. Deed (Adam Sandler), The Bourne Identity (Matt Damon), The Powerpuff Girls and Undercover Brother (Eddie Griffin). Showtimes and admission vary by theatre.
EXALT
Exalt will be held at the Marketplace at 7 p.m. The line-up features Moses, Goddy, Prodigal, Mr. Gallimore and others.
PART TIME LOVER
Ginger Knight's hilarious play Part Time Lover returns to the Barn Theatre for this weekend only. The cast includes: Volier Johnson, Deon Silvera, Ruth Knight, Dayne McDonald, Marsha-Ann Hay, Ginger Knight and Nadine Hamilton.
JIGGLE
Jiggle will be staged at Villa Ronai tonight beginning at 9:30, hosted by Wayne Marshall and featuring the La Face Models. Music by: Jazzy T, Leftside & Esco and Epidemic.
HOUSE PARTY
House Party 1 will be held at 2 Gomma Path, Nannyville. Music by: CD Disco. Admission: Buy out the bar.
WALKATHON
The St. Andrew South Police Civic Committee will be hosting a Fund Raising Walkathon beginning at 10 a.m. This event will involve two groups, one starting at the Matilda's Corner Police Station, Liguanea and the other at the Hunts Bay Police Station. Both groups will meet at Mandela Park, Half-Way Tree.
The Kiwanis Club of New Kingston will be hosting its annual "Art Auction" at the JAMPRO building, Braemar Ave., Kingston 5. Works by Lois Sherwood, Fitz Harrack, Peter Peart and Robert Armstrong among others will be on display.
"Birthday Club and Party Night" is staged at the Doctor Bird Club this and every Saturday night. Featuring: Dance parties and Fetes. Music by: X Pose Disco.
The Courtleigh Hotel and Suites presents "Saturday Latin Mingle" this and every Saturday. Come and enjoy salsa, merenge and wild wild Latin beats. Music by Lime Squash Disco and Gustavo the salsa dog. Latin dance lessons will be taught between 7 and 9 p.m. WESTMORELAND
Judy Mowatt and Chevelle Franklin will be singing for charity at the "Let God Arise" concert at the Llandilo Cultural Centre. Nicole Robinson & Dennis Rushton, Tan-Tan Singer and other guest artistes will also be featured. The concert will commence at 7 p.m.
ST. CATHERINE
Scare Dem Production in association with Shaq Chanel Music & PR. Promotion presents "Summer Jam 2002" at the Royal Entertainment Centre, Old Harbour Road, Spanish Town, St. Catherine. Music by: Jam Rock, City Rock, Amplex and Jazzy T. DJ's: Fire Links, Tony Mattheron and Khaled. Featuring: Bounty Killer, Elephant Man, Wayne Marshall, Bling Dawg, Kip Rich and many more. Admission: $300 before midnight $400 after.
PORTLAND
Ganga in association with Gary present "Summer Jam" at Mount Hermon Primary and Junior High School, Swift River. Special guest artites: Ninja Man, Baby-Wayne, Power Man, Fergie Dads, Monster Twin and Real Idiot. Music by: Metro-Media and Alaska.
ST. ANN
Big and Mighty Production in association with Strawberry Nite Club, 6 James Ave., Ocho Rios presents "Higher Higher Level". Featuring Elephant Man, Bling Dog, Danny English, Singer J, New Kid and Egg Nog. Music by: Platnium Sound.
'Poets Rush Di Mike' a night of poetry, dance and music fusion will be held at Verandah Blue, Island Village, Ocho Rios. Time: 8:00 p.m. - 10 p.m. Featuring Gina Rey Forest and other poems along with a open mike segment.
ST. THOMAS
The "CVM Faces of Summer Model Search" will be at the St. Thomas Anglican Church Hall today searching for Jamaica's next international fashion model.
HANOVER
The Kiwanis Club of Hanover invites you to their "Fish Fry" at Fort Charolette beginning at 6:30 p.m.
CLARENDON
Hotti Hotti Promotion present a night call "Fire In A Red Light Lawn" at Red Light Lawn, Rhoden Hall, Clarendon. Featuring Capleton, Chuck Fender, Terry Ganzie, Jah Mason and many more. Music by Solid Gold, Adonai and Bass Odsessey.
SUNDAY, July 28th
KINGSTON and ST. ANDREW
Little-White & Associates Limited will be hosting a Pre-Emancipation Old Time Sunday Brunch which will be held at the Little-White & Associates Limited
Headquarters, 2B Braemar Avenue, New Kingston 2002 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Ebony promotions in association with Del Hall Promotions present "The Grand Coronation of Miss Jamaica Independence 2002" at Stephanie Hall, Holy Childhood beginning at 7 p.m.
The Adventist Praise Chorale will hold a fund-raising concert at the Meadowbrook United Church commencing at 4 p.m. Gate prize: Dinner for two compliments of the Hilton Kingston Hotel.
The Women's Resource and Outreach Centre will be hosting a benefit performance of the National Dance Theatre Company (NDTC) 2002 Season of Dance at the Little Theatre, Tom Redcam Avenue starting at 5 p.m.
"Warsop Day-A-Light '02" will be launched at the Warsop Anglican Church beginning at 9:30 a.m. Featuring: Warsop School Mini Tour.
Meadowbrook Park Citizens' Association presents "A Night of Oldies" (50's to the 80's music) at the Pricilla's Night Club, 103 Constant Spring Road. Showtime: 5 p.m. until...
KC Old Boys presents "The Purple Masters in Concert" at 5 Savoy Terrace, Kingston 8. Sound equipment by: The Judge.
Doctor Bird Club presents "High School Reunion Night", relive music from your high school days this and every Sunday.
ST. CATHERINE
"Ewarton Jerk Festival" will be staged at the Ewarton Works Sports Club beginning at 10 a.m. Music by: Fab Five. MC: Bagga Brown. Gate prize: 2 tickets to Miami.
ST. ANN
The mother of all events, "Fully Loaded", will be held at the Fort Clarence Beach beginning at 12 noon. Featuring: Elephant Man, Bounty Killa, Wayne Marshall, Bling Dog, Tafari, Kip Rich, Spragga Benz, Tony Mattheron, DJ Khaled, Sky Juice, Vendetta, Stone Love, Razz & Biggy, Copper Shot, Black Chiney and many more. Special Guest: Ashanti. MCs: Leon (actor), Doug 'E' Fresh and Spragga Benz.
TUESDAY July, 30th
ST. ANN "Talent Nite" is held at the Strawberry Nite Club, 6 James Ave. every Tuesday night.
KINGSTON AND ST. ANDREW
The Poetry Society of Jamaica will be hosting its monthly fellowship at the School of Drama, Edna Manley College at 7 p.m. The special guest poet will be Mr. Andrew Stone.
WEDNESDAY July, 31st
KINGSTON AND ST. ANDREW
The flight Crew presents "Night Flight Summer Jetaway", which will be held on the lawns of Immaculate High School, Constant Spring. Music will be provided by Skyy Disco with DJ Squeeze. MCs Donovan Dacres and Krazy Kris.
Gallery Pegasus presents "Hermitage" an exhibition of new paintings by Webster Campbell, Eugene Campbell and Brenton Campbell beginning at 6:30 p.m. at Gallery Pegasus. Cocktails will be served. (This exhibition will run for two weeks).
Rae Town Old Hits presents "A Pre-Emancipation Day of Vintage Classic" at the Old Flamingo Hotel, 3 Trevennian Park Rd, Commencing at 6 p.m. Music by: Classique Disco.
Patrick Brown's "Puppy Love" plays at the Centre Stage Theatre, New Kingston Wednesdays to Fridays at 8 p.m.; Saturdays and Sundays at 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. Featuring: Charles Hyatt, Glen Campbell, Marguerite Newland, Munair Zacca and Donisha Prendergast.
The Jamaica Bar Association will be having its "Annual Dinner" to honour Mr. Patrick Robinson at the Jamaica Pegasus. Cocktails will be served at 7 p.m. and dinner at 7:30 p.m.
The 9th staging of "Exhale" will be held at the Market Place. Music by: Stone Love, Renaissance and Travellers. First 25 ladies before 11 o'clock will enter free.
MANDEVILLE
Ragga Muffin Promotions and Magnum presents "Magnum Girls Fest 2002" at the Greenville Community Sports Centre. Featuring: Ninja Man, Tony Rebel, Abijah, Egg Nog and many more. Music by: Kilamanjaro and Jah Creation.
ST. MARY
"Let The Drum Speak", the two-day emancipation celebration in Woodside will be staged today and tomorrow beginning at 9:30 a.m. on the first day and 7 a.m. on the second day.
THURSDAY August, 1st
HANOVER
The Hanover Chamber of Commerce will be launching the official opening of the "Lucea Cross-the-Harbour Swim" (and Fisherman's Regatta) 2002 beginning at 9 a.m.
KINGSTON AND ST. ANDREW
"Leather Down" will be staged at the Neptune Park in Harbour View. Featuring: Jamrock, Metro-Media and Tech-Tris. Admission: Free.
MANCHESTER
The Jamaica Cultural Development Commission will be staging the "Fus-A-August Fair!" at the Nazareth All Age School, Maidstone, beginning at 10 a.m.
FRIDAY August, 2
WESTMORELAND
"The Westmoreland Home Coming 2002" will be held at the Llandilo Cultural Centre beginning at 10 a.m. and will continue until 5 p.m. Music by: Venom. Proceeds in aid of the Savanna-La-Mar Hospital and the Westmoreland Parish Library.
SATURDAY August, 3rd
ST. ANN
"Reggae Rock 2002" will be held at the James Bond Beach, Ocho Rios beginning at noon. Featuring: Naughty by Nature, Doug E. Fresh, Mr. Magic, Gregory Isaac, Lil Zane, George Nooks, Ninja Man, Captain Barkley, Wicker Man and many more. Hosted by: Ron Muschette.
WESTMORELAND
"Reggae Music Expo Negril 2002" will be staged beginning today and will continue until the 5th August. This event will feature music law panels, a music expo demo, listening exhibition and a showcase.
KINGSTON AND ST. ANDREW
Flo Darby and Friends present "Raised", a musical evening of praise and celebration at Olson Hall, Ardene High School, 20 Ardene Road, beginning at 7:30 p.m. Cocktails at 6:30 p.m.
"Everybody A On-Line" will be held at the Just Cool Corner. Musical juggling by Minimax Disco and Super Flex.
